Short answer: Solaris by D&E Fragrances is our Extrait de Parfum take on Nishane Oudous Lux Solis, from £14.99 to £44.95, compared with the luxury price of the original. Shop Solaris here.
- Smells like: a bright, zesty, sunny oud with honey and tropical fruit.
- Best for: people who like oud but find most of it too dark and smoky.
- Honest note: it is inspired by Oudous Lux Solis, not an exact copy.
Oudous Lux Solis is a 2025 Harrods exclusive from Nishane, created by perfumer Jordi Fernández. It takes oud, usually a heavy and brooding note, and brings it into the light. If you have been hunting for an Oudous Lux Solis dupe in the UK, here is what the original smells like and how Solaris compares.
What does Oudous Lux Solis actually smell like?
Based on published note lists, the opening combines tropical fruits, mandarin, pomelo and ginger. The heart is honey and cistus, and the base brings akigalawood, oud and patchouli. The overall effect is described as a zesty, sunny oud rather than a dark, smoky one, which makes it far easier to wear in daytime or in warmer weather than a traditional oud.
Why people look for an Oudous Lux Solis dupe
Niche exclusives come with niche prices, and this one is only sold through a limited number of retailers, so it can be hard to find and hard to sample. A dupe lets you check whether you enjoy a sunny take on oud before spending luxury money. It is also a low-risk way to wear a style that is quite different from the usual dark oud perfumes.
Oudous Lux Solis vs Solaris at a glance
| Nishane Oudous Lux Solis | D&E Solaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Luxury niche pricing | From £14.99 (5ml) to £44.95 (50ml) |
| Style | Zesty, sunny oud with honey | Tropical fruit, mandarin, pomelo, ginger, honey, cistus, oud, patchouli |
| Format | Retailer exclusive | Extrait de Parfum |
| Sizes | See retailer | 5ml, 12ml oil roller, 15ml, 30ml, 50ml |
Introducing Solaris
Solaris is our original composition inspired by the style of Oudous Lux Solis. It opens with juicy mandarin, pomelo and ginger, moves into honey and cistus, and dries down to a soft woody oud with patchouli and akigalawood. It is blended by hand in the UK, vegan, cruelty-free and made as an Extrait de Parfum. Start with a 5ml sample at £14.99 or go straight to a 50ml. Try Solaris from £14.99.
Being upfront about the comparison
We do not say Solaris is identical to the original. It is our own composition, so the exact balance of fruit, honey and oud will differ. The aim is the same feel: a luminous, easy-to-wear oud. If you need the genuine Nishane, you will need to buy it from an authorised retailer.
Longevity and projection
Extrait de Parfum is the strongest format, and Solaris is designed to last around 8 to 10 hours on skin. As ever, longevity and projection depend on your skin, the weather and how you apply it. Spray onto moisturised skin, and try a couple of sprays on clothing too if you want it to linger.
The verdict
For anyone curious about a brighter, more modern oud without a luxury price, Solaris is a low-risk place to start. Shop Solaris now.
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D&E Fragrances is not affiliated with Nishane. Solaris is our own original composition, inspired by the style of the fragrance named. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.